Hwange Population 2026

Hwange has a population of 39,750, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Matabeleland North. Roughly 0.2% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hwange (capital Harare shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

39,750

Rank in Zimbabwe

#19

Coordinates

18.36°S, 26.50°E

~767 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

485 km

301 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Matabeleland North

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls	35,215	#22

Cities near Hwange

Victoria Falls35,215 people · ~85 km away
Gokwe33,073 people · ~258 km away
Bulawayo665,952 people · ~295 km away
Kariba27,600 people · ~319 km away
Redcliff41,526 people · ~354 km away
Kwekwe119,863 people · ~355 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hwange?

Hwange has a population of 39,750 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Hwange in?

Hwange is located in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.

Is Hwange the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 485 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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